The long-awaited resurfacing of Vernon Avenue is set to begin in mid-March, following a series of sewer and utility improvements that started last year.
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Jersey Mike’s to open new location in Kinston
Jersey Mike’s Subs, a popular submarine sandwich chain, is set to open a new location in Kinston at 4153 West Vernon Avenue, according to their website. That address is in the Kinston Pointe plaza that also includes Walmart Supercenter, a Subway, a Dollar Tree and more. Jersey Mike’s is set to open inside what is now the Subway.
Vernon Avenue undergoes $2.3M sewer improvement project
Kinston City Manager Rhonda Barwick provided the following information on the roadwork being done on Vernon Avenue:
D-Squad apprehends four in stolen vehicle on Vernon Avenue
D-Squad received information that a stolen vehicle was traveling on Vernon Avenue. Officers observed the vehicle and confirmed it was stolen from Virginia. The officers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and made the following arrest:
Railroad Maintenance to Close Kinston Roads
To safely complete maintenance to the railroad tracks in Kinston, Norfolk Southern anticipates the closure of multiple street crossings next week.
Lenoir County first responders join the NCSHP in escorting First Sergeant Timothy “Lee” Howell home
Watch the Facebook Live feed from Vernon Avenue last night as Lenoir County first responders join the NCSHP in escorting First Sergeant Timothy “Lee” Howell home. (begin around 11:00)
Mike Parker: Flashes from the past frozen in time
Neuse News columnist Mike Parker shares a couple of photos from Kinston’s past, including what Vernon Avenue used to look like, and admonishes our readers to document photos for history’s sake.
Jane Phillips: Meet Alfred Cheney, a Kinston legend
Alfred Cheney was a memorable Kinstonian who lived in town the first part of the last century.
Jane Phillips: The Washington Family Dynasty of Kinston, NC - Part 2
Read about how the Kinston to Goldsboro railroad started, what hardtack is, the impact of the Civil War to business in Lenoir County, and more as Jane Phillips shares the life of John Cobb Washington.
Bryan Hanks: Nominate our community’s best for ‘Neuse Neighbors’
Know of someone deserving of recognition for the selflessness in our community? Here’s your opportunity to honor them!